The List (will continue to be updated)

Hopefully I will have some extra hands helping me this summer, friends and family stopping by to assist with some of my projects. It was mentioned I think by Emily first that I should create a list of everything I want to accomplish. Now this list is more of a want and not a need as my wife has clearly told me a few times now the house is move in ready in it's present condition.

So here is the latest version (1.3) of what I am trying to get completed (broken down by room or area) before Dawn comes home with Noah. Anything crossed out has been completed.

Garage –

·         Clear out and sweep clean

·         Remove paneling

·         Grind off bolts on far wall

·         Remove curtain

·         Clean window, spray with frosting

·         Replace door knob

·         Fix door (currently scraping, not closing properly, needs sanded down)

·         Add exterior combination to garage door

·         Assemble push mower

·         Assemble weed wacker

·         Change light bulb to energy efficient

·         Clean then paint vent

·         Patch up holes in floor and walls

·         Clean/Spray door

·         Replace seal

·         Clean garage door floor sensors

·         Calibrate garage door pressure sensor

·         Grease garage door wheels

·         Paint Walls

·         Paint/Coat Floor

Front Yard –

·         Remove remaining roots from hedges

·         Fill in ground with leftover ground

·         Clean windows

·         Mow lawn (push mower provided) (all summer)

·         Weed wack perimeter, sidewalk especially (all summer)

·         Replace light fixture in yard, add energy bulbs

·         Replace mailbox (needs concrete mixture)

·         Replace bolt

·         Replace door knob

·         Re-caulk gaps between cement slabs on driveway

·         Re-caulk gaps between cement slabs on sidewalk

·         Clean front door

·         Clean porch light (requires ladder)

·         Move pots to back of house (requires dolly)

·         Setup traps for Voles

·         Plant new smaller shrubs

·         Plant two saplings (Sugar Maple) with expansion ties

·         Install storm door

Back Yard –

·         Mow lawn (push mower provided) (all summer)

·         Weed wack perimeter (weed wacker provided) (all summer)

·         Remove remaining bushes around deck

·         Spray/Kill all remaining bumble bees, fill all holes (supplies ready)

·         Grind remaining steel garden borders to manageable sizes for recycling (grinder provided)

·         Setup traps for Voles

·         Re-caulk gaps between cement slabs

·         Clean windows 1^st floor and basement (requires ladder)

·         Check and clean gutters (requires ladder, sprayer provided)

·         Caulk leaking gutter

·         Add extension onto side driveway gutter drain

·         Grease and modify storm door on deck

·         Cut up remaining tree branches for yard waste removal

·         Spray for ants from below deck

Living Room (On the right after entering main door) –

·         Remove hooks on wall beside bookcases

·         Hide cable wire (run through floor)

·         Setup bookcase shelves (possibly décor, may require woman’s touch)

·         Paint rolling car to match bookcase (paint & brushes provided)

·         Add working rollers to bottom of cart (provided)

·         Hookup and test PS3 (bluray and dvd player) and digital tuner box on the rolling cart.

·         Add Wii to cart and hookup and test

·         Add movies for baby and family to cabinet underneath rolling cart.

·         Replace blinds on windows

·         Clean windows

·         Add hands to clock table, set time, test

·         Add lamp to end table beside couch

·         Add plant to spot on floor for décor

·         Label boxes on bookcase per Dawn’s needs

·         Super glue plate on trophy (Mark’s idea)

·         Touch up wood on trophy (Mark’s idea)

·         Paint end tables to match bookcase (paint & brushes provided)

Dining Room –

·         Paint rolling glass cabinet to match chairs (Paint & Brushes provided)

·         Add working rollers to bottom of cabinet

·         Spray cabinet glass with frosting

·         Repair table, paint/coat to match chairs (May need Eli’s/Mr. Boehmer’s/David’s talents)

·         Pads added to table and chairs (8) to prevent marking floor

·         Replace blinds

·         Clean Windows

·         Replace dimmer switch

·         Fill and paint door frame between dining room and kitchen

·         Hang LOVE pictures

·         Replace light fixture on ceiling (goes to stairway)

·         Add energy bulbs to new fixture

Kitchen –

·         Replace sink

·         Replace faucet

·         Replace garbage disposal (possibly fix)

·         Check all doors/hinges/handles for proper opening

·         Clean window

·         Remove phone jack from wall, cover with shelf

·         Add IKEA hook with attachments

·         Clean fan

·         Tighten fan

·         Add energy bulbs

Family Room (Contains fireplace) –

·         Ideas for latching cover of fireplace so it cannot be pulled by Noah

·         Clean Windows

·         Replace blind on door only

·         Replace ceiling light with hanging light from dining room (light gets put in storage for now)

·         Clean door window

·         Replace deadbolt, fix positioning

·         Replace door handle
      Assemble and mount gate
      Assemble pack n' play
      Assemble swing
      Add door stop

·         Ideas for use of or removal of 1’ x 3’ planter box on stairway wall

·         Cable wall plate added to current wire on wall

Guest Bathroom –

·         Replace bulbs with energy efficient

·         Replace in-the-wall fan (noisy)

·         Fill & Paint molding nails

·         Paint Door
      Add curtain liner
      Add door stop

·         Clean sink drain (use plumber snake tool)

·         Clean shower drain (use plumber snake tool

Entry Closet –

·         Paint Shelf

·         Check door that it closes properly, spray as needed if squeaks

·         Add lighting

·         Make sure pole is secure

·         Add hangers

·         Paint Door

Linen Closet –

·         Adjust shelves for better use (if necessary)

·         Clean shelves

·         Add lighting

·         Check door that it closes properly, spray as needed if squeaks

·         Paint Door

Guest Bedroom –

·         Add dresser to closet

·         Paint shelf

·         Make sure pole is secure

·         Add hangers

·         Clean window

·         Add Curtain Rod

·         Add Curtain

·         Add energy bulbs

·         Paint Door

·         Replace door handle (currently does not lock)

·         Tighten ceiling fan

·         Clean ceiling fan

·         Add energy bulbs to new fixture

·         Paint walls

Nursery –

·         Clean window

·         Add curtain (Dawn picked out)

·         Paint Shelf

·         Make sure pole is secure

·         Add second shelf and pole

·         Tighten ceiling fan

·         Add energy bulbs

·         Paint walls

·         Paint Ceiling

·         Paint door

·         Check door that it closes properly, spray as needed if squeaks

Master Bedroom –

·         Clean window

·         Paint walls

·         Replace ceiling fan (old gets put into storage)

·         Add energy bulbs to new fixture

·         Repair holes in closet for new organizer

·         Replace light switch with dimmer

·         Paint door

·         Replace door knob (does not lock)

·         Modify 1ft in closet for new shelf/wall

·         Add new doors to closet

·         Add light to closet w/ switch

·         Replace blind

·         Put together bedroom furniture

Master Bathroom –

·         Clean window

·         Spray window with frosting

·         Remove blind

·         Replace door knob (does not lock)

·         Add energy bulbs

·         Wax shower curtain rod

·         Replace shower head

·         Mount dispenser in shower

·         Clean sink drain (use plumber snake tool)

       Clean shower drain (use plumber snake tool)

·         Remove handle from inside shower (fill holes)

    I truly believe that most of this is small and short time consuming projects that this list could get 75% completed or more.